| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCSU | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| SHU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
C. Connecticut handles Sacred Heart in convincing 28-3 win
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Danley Exilhomme ran for two touchdowns and Aaron Winchester threw for 275 yards and a score and Central Connecticut beat Sacred Heart 28-3 on Saturday.
Central Connecticut (4-1, 2-0 Northeast) established control of the line of scrimmage early and was never challenged. The Blue Devils didn't score on the opening drive but still used up over six minutes on a 12-play, 76-yard drive.
The defense then held Sacred Heart to minus-1 yard and forced a three-and-out before the offense marched on a 10-play, 54-yard drive that ended when Exilhomme scored from 5 yards.
Tyshaun James scored on a 4-yard run in the second quarter and Central Connecticut led 14-3 at halftime. In the third, Winchester threw a 10-yard TD to James and Exilhomme's 1-yard plunge with 3:03 left in the quarter made it 28-3.
The Blue Devils outgained Sacred Heart 464-238.
Julius Chestnut ran for 111 yards on 19 carries for Sacred Heart (3-2, 1-1).
Game Information
2024 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 5-0 | 8-2 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-1 | 6-5 |
| Robert Morris | 3-2 | 6-5 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 4-7 |
| Long Island University | 2-3 | 3-8 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | 3-7 |
| Stonehill | 0-5 | 1-9 |
2024 FCS Independents Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 0-0 | 4-6 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-2 | 5-6 |
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